Our presentation on

deforestation
Group members: Domonic Turnbull
Andreanna Evans
Daniel Rose
Keniel Clarke
What is deforestation
Deforestation is the action of clearing a wide area of
trees for something other than a forest.
What are the causes of
deforestation?
Deforestation can be caused by either natural or
human causes.

Natural causes include : fires , hurricanes , parasites

and floods
Human causes include: mining , wood extraction ,
building of buildings
How deforestation impacts the environment

• Loss of habitats
• Higher concentration of carbon dioxide
• Soil erosion
• Flooding
Ways to stop deforestation
• Increase public awareness on the matter
• Reforest the earth
• Stop lighting fires in forested areas
• Recycle products made from wood
Let us save our trees

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